US Patent 8656651 Anchoring system

An anchoring system for anchoring an item to the ground is provided. The anchoring system comprises an elongated main shaft having a first end and a second end. At least one bracket is mounted to the main shaft approximately halfway between the first end and the second end of the main shaft. A securing mechanism is associated with the at least one bracket for releasably securing the item to the at least one bracket. An elliptical, angled auger is mounted at the second end of the main shaft. Upon securing the item to the at least one bracket and securing the second end of the main shaft into the ground, the item is securely positioned into a desired position.